Care
Movement check
A look at how you run, squat, hinge and press, with your doctor watching, so the plan fits the way you train.
It is a way to see how you move, not a test you can pass or fail. You do not need to be hurt to book one.
Who it is for
Runners and lifters about to start a new block of training
People coming back after a layoff
Anyone curious how they move
What a visit includes
Running form
A short jog on the spot or a flat floor, in the shoes you train in.
Squat, hinge and overhead reach
With a light load or none, while your doctor watches and asks how it feels.
A written summary
What we saw, what we suggest trying and what we'd recheck.
Good to know
How long and how often
A movement check takes about 30 minutes, and the first visit about 45. Whether to repeat it is your doctor's call. We don't set a number of visits.
What we do not claim
A movement check is not a gait lab or a diagnosis. We don't claim it tells you whether you will be hurt, or that it improves how you perform.
When to see a physician first
Tell your doctor first about a recent fall, a head injury, dizziness or numbness. Your doctor may ask you to see a physician before any hands-on care or exercise.
How it is paid
Insurance pays for some visits and not others, and you may pay yourself. You can ask for a written estimate before you come.
How fees work
Questions about movement check
Should I bring my own shoes?
Yes, the ones you train in.
Do I need to be hurt?
No. Some people book a check before a new block of training.
How long does it take?
About 30 minutes, or 45 for a first visit.
Start with the exam
Your doctor explains what was found and what is suggested before anything starts.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.